Dr. Raffi Minasian, MD
1500 S Central Ave, Suite300, Glendale, CA 91204 • +1-554-555-5204
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Glendale Percentiles
NPI #1306860465 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Operating out of Glendale, CA (1500 S Central Ave, Suite300), Nephrology clinician Dr. Raffi Minasian, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1994) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (16.67th Glendale percentile) (79.91th CA percentile; Z-score +0.08σ across 4,249 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Minasian (averaging 4.9 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (2040 encounters), paired with 90960 (935x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Raffi Minasian in Glendale (91204) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 1500 S Central Ave, Suite300 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.81/5 from 23 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 32 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1994), Dr. Minasian coordinates 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1500 S Central Ave, Suite300 (+1-554-555-5204).
Compared against Glendale, CA Nephrology peers
4,249 annual services across 868 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 2,040 | 16.67th | $273 – $374 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 935 | 18.67th | $546 – $748 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 765 | 18.67th | $398 – $545 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 510 | 14.67th | $375 – $514 |
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Dr. Raffi Minasian, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Minasian National Provider Identifier | NPI #1306860465 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91204) |
| Dr. Minasian Glendale CMS Volume Rank | 16.67th Pct (4,249 CMS svcs; Z +0.079σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Glendale, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.81/5 Listening • 4.54/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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